Vacation Rentals by Owner

Fantastic Home away from Home

Guest: Charline M.
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 09/09/11

There were three generations staying at this fantastic vacation home for a week of sun and water (and golf). The littlest ones were 1 and 2.5 years old. The home had games, puzzles and books for both the adults and the little ones. There was even a toddler size table and chairs set, toddler mattress and port a crib provided; as well as plastic dishes and cups for the children. The beach is a short distance from the house (the lake can be seen from the very large deck). Crystal clear water and nice sandy beach. The fire pit was enjoyed until the rain came :( But got to make a few smores before it did. The extra refrigerator was great as there were 12 of us and between food and drinks both were filled to capacity. Would highly recommend this home for families with small children.

Owner response:My kids are 8 and 10 now, but we remember what it is like to go away with little ones. Having a home stocked with toddler size toys, tables, games,puzzles and beds is always appreciated whenever we traveled. It's hard enough to pack up your own stuff for a week away, let alone all the kids' things. That is why we try to provide some things that will make it easier for all ages. We have games, puzzles and books for all ages and adults. So hopefully we have a little something for everyone to make it fun for all generations. I'm glad this multi-generational group enjoyed their vacation, because enjoying time with family and friends is what life is all about!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Stayed during Mooseman

Guest: K (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11 Review Submitted: 06/07/11

Close to the race course so that I could still zip back to the house when I forgot my wetsuit :) Views from the deck were perfect and being a stones through from the lake was a bonus. House had plenty of room for our whole crew. Third year at this house. Enjoy !

Owner response:This group has come back for their 3rd year in a row! The Mooseman Triathalon is a great event at the lake and attracts groups from all over the country. We look forward to having them back for a 4th year and maybe many more.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers

Great Experience

Guest: BC (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 12/29/10 Review Submitted: 01/13/11

We had a great time at the home and would highly recommend it to anyone interested. The dual kitchen set up was great for a large group as it let us cook for everyone efficiently. Would highly recommend the place for large groups or dual family stays. On another note, the owner was extremely professional and easy to work with in setting up our booking. Everything was as expected and handled efficiently and smoothly.

Owner response:This group came up from New York to enjoy a New Year's Weekend getaway with friends. Thankfully there was a big snowstorm the week before they came, allowing this group to enjoy cross-country skiing and all winter has to offer in NH. Come check it out for yourself....especially with the new freshly fallen snow of this week!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

The house was so great, we came back!!!

Guest: NYC Mooseman (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/04/10 Review Submitted: 06/09/10

We loved the house so much last year that our group came up again. It was great to be on the lake. We made great use of the fire pit in front, the grill in the back, board games in the house, and the lake. The owner provided a binder full of stuff to do and was responsive to emails we sent. I have a very good feeling we will be coming up for a third year!!!!

Owner response:This group came up for the popular Mooseman Triathalon held every June at Newfound Lake. Despite the rain, they made the most of their weekend and really enjoyed all the area had to offer, including kayaking the lake. This was their 2nd time staying with us and it looks like they might be back for a 3rd. We love it when our renters come back again and again. It's wonderful to see our renters enjoy the home and the lake as much as we do.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

As promised... We came back

Guest: In NH from NY (New York NY)
Date of Stay: 06/04/10 Review Submitted: 06/09/10

We loved the house so much last year that our group came up again. It was great to be on the lake. We made great use of the fire pit in front, the grill in the back, board games in the house, and the lake. The owner provided a binder full of stuff to do and was responsive to emails we sent. I have a very good feeling we will be coming up for a third year!!!!

Owner response:This group came up for the popular Mooseman Triathalon held every June at Newfound Lake. It's wonderful to have the same renters come again and again. We love it when our renters enjoy our home and the lake as much as we do!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great vacation home

Guest: axs54 (Needham, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/18/09 Review Submitted: 07/28/09

Our family really enjoyed this Newfound Lake home. The house was spacious enough for 8 adults and 2 kids. It is very close to the beach, very clean and comfortable for the whole family.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Loved the house.... Can't wait to come back.

Guest: NYC Mooseman (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/05/09 Review Submitted: 06/22/09

This house is way better than it looks on these pictures. We arrived to a large spotless house with everything we could ever need at our disposal. From the grill and firewood to area guides and recommendations, the owner of the house made us feel right at home. We would stay here again in a minute and would recommend this house to anyone that needs a place to stay in the Newfound Lake area.

Owner response:This group came up in June for the annual Mooseman Triathalon on Newfound Lake. They ran, swam and biked all weekend, but still found time to sit on the deck, explore the local area and enjoy some time at the beach. They certainly made the most of their time at the lake.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great time.

Guest: Paul G. (Middleboro, Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 03/27/09 Review Submitted: 04/04/09

That vacation house is beautiful. I can't tell you how much fun our kids had sprinting back and forth across the pergo floor all weekend long. They loved rock hunting on the beach and playing with the running streams. It's on such a nice piece of land and has a great view. We were definitely impressed with it, because it's just so layed back and comfortable. We want to stay there again in the summer so we can get out on the water. We did the following: Ragged Mtn. Ski lessons for the kids and I got a few runs in as well. Children's Museum in Meredith (rainy day - and the kids loved it) Japanese Steak House. Rock Collecting on the beach (my son collects rocks - it's his thing). Discussed politics and conspiracy theory at length over cocktails each night with the adults. Chocolate chip pancakes each morning. Nice relaxing weekend.

Owner response:These two families came up to enjoy some spring skiing and to get some relaxation. It looks like they were able to accomplish both goals. They even made the most of a rainy day with a trip to a museum and dinner at the Japanese Steak House that is less than 5 minutes away by car. The house is certainly private with lots of trees and the lake just steps away, but we are close to so many wonderful restaurants and attractions too. The Newfound Lake area makes it easy to accomodate all types: those that want to relax, those that want dining and sight seeing and those that want skiing, boating and adventure!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect Spot

Guest: TriBiker (Boston)
Date of Stay: 06/06/08 Review Submitted: 06/19/08

Rented this property for a weekend in early June. It was fantastic! The house was exactly as advertised. We had 10 adults and everyone fit comfortably. Loved the double kitchen! Lots of room to eat and socialize. We enjoyed a grilled dinner out on the porch with a view to the lake. Took advantage of the lake for swimming- great fun! It was a nice secluded neighborhood but easy access to the stores and restaurants. Great service with the owner- Melissa called to check in and make sure everything was okay, and provided us with tons of information about the area.

Owner response:This group came up to Newfound Lake for the Mooseman Triathalon Weekend that is held every year in June. There are many great events year round at the lake and so many different things to do. Newfound Lake is a great place to vacation anytime of year!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

FUN IN THE SNOW

Guest: DJ Family (Florida)
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/07/08

We just finished a winter vacation in New Hampshire at this location and had a wonderful time with our family playing in the snow! We found the home to be pretty much as we pictured it to be...It was clean and neat with all of the amenities to accomodate our family of 10 (8 adults and 3 teenagers). The home has a wood stove that sits on a hearth facing the living room so we built fires just about every night. We found wood available on Rte. 104 on one of our trips to Meredith. The "2" kitchen arrangements gave us ample room to seat everyone at meal times and there was plenty of silverware, dishes, glasses, cups and cookware. We could have used a large crookpot but made do with what was there. The 5 bedrooms gave us all our privacy. We were pleased to find about 2-1/2 feet of snow already accumulated on the property when we got there...our Grandson was offered a snow shovel and he went to work making sled sliding trails, forts, snowmen, angels, etc....Well, you get the picture! By the time our Granddaughters arrived he was ready for snowball fights! They all spent many hours right there playing in the snow. We chose this property because it was pretty much centrally located for the activities we wanted to do and the places we wanted to visit. We were able to take the Sleigh Ride in Campton as mentioned in the packet as well as visiting the Annalee Outlet in Meredith, Tubing at Gunstock in Gilford, The Old Country Store in Moultonborough, The Santa Train in North Conway, Snomobiling in North Conway and Freyburg, Maine just to name a few. The Super Walmart in Plymouth served as a great place to get the essentials that we needed to spend the week, such as paper products that are mentioned in the packet as well as backup lunches and occasional dinners if we were home. George's Seafood and BBQ Restaurant just East of the Super Walmart turned out to be a great place to eat. They readily accepted 10 of us without a reservation and the seafood was especially fresh and well prepared. Their prices were reasonable and we ate two evening meals there. Of course Hart's Turkey Farm in Meredith was another of our visits. All in all we had a Great Christmas Vacation week...we think it would be a good spot for a future trip in the summer.

Owner response:This family definitely made the most of their vacation with all their daytrips and activities. They even had some good suggestions like the need for a crockpot. We have added one to the home. Come see and enjoy the winter fun that this group experienced!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

Lovely home

Guest: janet (Dracut, MA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/14/06

We had 12 people (6 adults, 6 kids) and there was plenty of room for everyone. Newfound Lake is beautiful & everyone enjoyed the beach located just across the street. Home is located on a very peaceful dirt road so we had no concerns about traffic with all the kids. The house is extremely clean and well-kept. We would definitely rent again!

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Awesome summer rental

Guest: lynn (Bow, NH)
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/07/06

Our family loved this vacation home!! The listing reflected exactly what we got when we arrived, a clean, large home near a quiet beach! Every aspect of this experience was professional and so easy to work with. We hope to stay there again next summer!

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Great family house

Guest: KG01 (Wayland, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/10/06

This house was exactly what we were looking for. We had 3 families - for a total of 6 adults and 6 kids - and we wanted a house that would fit all of us comfortably, without costing a fortune. The house is extremely well kept us and located on a quiet dirt road. It is not right on the water but is only a few hundred yards away. That was actually just right for us as we have small children and would have been worried about a house that was directly on the water. Newfound Lake is even more beautiful than described. The water is fairly warm and extremely clean. There is a small beach, dock (our 3 year old loved jumping off the dock!), and storage area for a canoe/kayak. There are lots of other things to do in the area. We went to the Polar Caves (a little hokey but the kids enjoyed it) and one of the families with older kids also did some hiking. We didn't visit Storyland this time as we had been there a few weeks before, but that would have been a good day trip. Overall, we loved the house and can't wait to go back.

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